BMW1983 318i Specs

1983 (E30) BMW 318i Specifications & Performance

1983 - 1987 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

114 mph

11.2 seconds

104 BHP

25.7 mpg

2-4 Doors

5 Seats

425 L
kg
1,000 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
114 mph
0-62 mph
11.2 seconds
0-60 mph
10.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
104 BHP/Tonne
Power
104 BHP
Torque
107 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.7 mpg
Total Range
310 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,766 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
104 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
105 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
107 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
145 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10B18
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
89 x 71 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
59 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
26 BHP
Unitary Capacity
442 cc
BMEP
10.3 Bar
149.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
175/70R14 R
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
2-4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
425 L
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,000 kg
Gross Weight
1,460 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Length
4,325 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,380 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
Front Track
1,407 mm
Rear Track
1,415 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating2
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating3

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